Aran Islands RNLI mechanic retires after thirty five years of esteemed service

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

After 35 years of dedicated service, Aran Islands RNLI mechanic Johnny Mulkerrin retired this week, prompting many tributes from his colleagues and friends.

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Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Galway to benefit from Summer of Play initiative, says O’Reilly

High quality field for 2021 Cong to Galway sailing race

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

After a tremendous race last year, despite challenging conditions both on and off the water, another hugely competitive fleet has been assembled for this year’s Cong to Galway sailing race. The historic race from Lisloughrey in the shadow of Ashford Castle to the heart of Galway City has been attracting the cream of sailing talent in the West since 1882. This year’s iteration of the unique and historic event - the oldest and longest inland sailing race in Europe - will take place on Saturday, June 26.

The race is an incomparable blend of old and new. The latest high-performance racing catamarans speed through the narrow and treacherous channel alongside traditional wooden gaff riggers, with last year’s race witnessing the welcome return of Galway Hookers to the race, The Galway Hooker Sailing Club was represented by the gleoiteogs Anam Cara and Asurnaí, both of which were built over 100 years ago.

Deputy Mayor demands urgent meeting with gardaí on problem of public drinking

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Deputy Mayor Cllr Colette Connolly wants the gardai and the Galway City Council to hold an urgent meeting to discuss the increasing problem of the appropriation of public space to facilitate drinking.

Students deliver mini sailboat to RV Celtic Explorer

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Last Monday, a group of students from 5th and 6th class from Kilglass National School in Co Galway delivered their 1.5 metre unmanned mini sailboat called ‘Seoltóir Na Gaillimhe – the Galway Sailor’ to the Marine Institute’s research vessel, RV Celtic Explorer, in Galway Harbour.

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Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Gardai seek help in locating missing man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Billy Hill, 64 years, who is missing from the Salthill area of Galway since May 18.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Billy Hill, 64 years, who is missing from the Salthill area of Galway since May 18.

Farewell to a planter of ideals

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

There is a Greek saying that a society becomes great when people plant trees, the shade of which they will never sit under. There have been many such people in Galway, and my hope is that there will be many more. Indeed, our society needs a constant flow of people whose unselfish actions make better the place they live and work.

Ransomware attack has continuing impact on Galway University Hospitals

Mon, May 31, 2021

The ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems continues to have a considerable impact on hospital services at Galway University Hospitals 

Service disruption at West’s hospitals to continue next week

Fri, May 28, 2021

Hospital services across the West and North West will face ongoing service disruptions into next week as a result of the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems. Work is ongoing to get priority systems back including radiology, diagnostic and patient information systems which are essential for the delivery of safe care.

Your quick guide to the changes announced by An Taoiseach

Fri, May 28, 2021

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Augustine Hill project gets planning green light

Thu, May 27, 2021

The backers of the game-changing Augustine Hill urban regeneration project to be built on lands at the rear of Ceannt Station have welcomed the news delivered this week that Galway City Council planners have approved the project, albeit with 53 conditions, most of which are standard.

People whose homes are to be demolished for the Ring Road need ‘certainty and clarity’, Graelish tells Dáil

Thu, May 27, 2021

The more than 50 homeowners, whose homes are set to be demolished to make way for the Galway City Ring Road, “deserve certainty and clarity” and must not be left in limbo about their future, especially if there are further legal challenges to the controversial road.

Volunteers and frontline heroes celebrated at virtual Galway City Mayor’s Awards ceremony last night

Thu, May 27, 2021

Frontline heroes and volunteers across the city were honoured by the city last night when Mayor Mike Cubbard presented the annual Mayor’s Awards.

‘Salthill Sundays’ must be stopped from happening again, says Higgins

Thu, May 27, 2021

‘Salthill Sundays’ gathering of car enthusiasts involved “contemptible scenes” of tailbacks, littering, and the public feeling intimidated, and must be prevented from happening again.

City centre 'must be respected' as streets become pedestrianised to facilitate outdoor dining in June

Thu, May 27, 2021

The Galway City Council hopes to have temporary measures in place to facilitate outdoor dining from June 7, and plans to pedestrianise a number of streets in the evening time to facilitate the outdoor dining trial this summer.

Councillors raise concerns about route selection for Galway city cycle network

Thu, May 27, 2021

Councillors raised concerns about the route selection and timeline for the planned Galway city cycle network, during this week's online city council meeting.

20,000 hospital appointments cancelled after cyber attack

Thu, May 27, 2021

About 20,000 hospital appointments have been cancelled in the west and north-west in the past two weeks as a direct result on the cyber attack on the Health Service Executive’s IT system.

Corrib Great Southern site cannot be allowed to remain derelict in a housing crisis, says Farrell

Thu, May 27, 2021

The fact the derelict Corrib Great Southern Hotel is still standing is “the embodiment of years of Government inaction on housing”.

Continued restrictions around maternity care and access branded ‘outrageous’

Thu, May 27, 2021

Restrictions on maternity care and partners accompanying pregnant women to hospital have caused “unnecessary stress”, while lack of progress and information on this issue is “outrageous”

Council must give date for new changing rooms at Ballyloughane

Thu, May 27, 2021

A start date must be announced for the construction of the new changing rooms and toilets for Ballyloughane, especially as funding was made available for it in this year's budget.

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